We are a four piece real authentic 1950's Rockabilly / Rock n Roll band based in South Coast UK.
From the early roots of Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues and Rock n Roll - Listen to the sounds of the legends that recorded at Sun Studios Memphis, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash etc.. and many many more
Little Dave has have been described as dynamic experienced front man, with multi range vocals, exceptional vintage harp skills. His song writing craft impossible catchy riffs, hypnotic melodies and songs you feel yeou have always known and are just like the classics you love
Backed by the experienced musicians that form the Sun Sessions, togeher they will get the party started, your feet tapping and the dance floor filled. With their high octane and energic performance, they cant stand still!
They have played al the major festivals and Vintage / retro festivals in the UK and some in Europe. Rock n Roll clubs, and other events all over the UK
Little Dave has also been featured in the 'Blues Matters' magazine, which mentions 'Little Dave & The Sun Sessions' and talking about the album Little Dave recorded at Sun Studios Memphis 'Memphis boogie' describing it as " a hot mix of covers and originals".
Little Dave & the Sun Sessions have appeared and been featured in UK Rock n Roll and UK Rock Magazines
One of Little Dave's orignal songs has been featured on Homes Under the Hammer !
Little Dave has played many high profile venues inc BBC TV and the Officiers Christmas party at Buckinham Palace
We can provide full PA system and music during set up and interval
Based in Bournemouth, Dorset
Good Rockin Tonight - Elvis
Baby Lets Play House - Elvis
Little Sister - Elvis
Mystery Train - Elvis
Thats's aAll Right - Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins / Elvis
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Whola Lotta Shakin - Jerry Lee Lewis
Honey Dont - Carl Perkins
You Can Do No Wrong - Carl Perkins
Matchbox - Carl Perkins
Perkins Wiggle - Carl Perkins
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
You Made A Hit - Ray Smith
Right Behind Baby - Ray Smith
Crawdad Song Jack Earls
Whole Lotta Trouble - Joe Clay
Shake Your Hips - Slim Harpo
Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed
Slow Down - Larry Williams
Looking Back - Johnny Guitar Watson
Purr Kitty Purr - Sid King & the Five Strings
Jeanie - Doug Powell
Moon Twist - Chuck Dallas
Treat Me Right - Kenny Parchman
I like Your Kina Love - Warren Smith
Got Love If You Want It - Warren Smith
My Babe - Little Walter
How Long Can You Feel - Ray Campi
Leets Dance - The Excels
You've got Me - Wayne Walker
Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Elvis
My Baby Left Me - Elvis
Hound Dog - Elvis
It'll Be Me - Jerry Lee Lewis
Honey Bun - Larry Don
All I Can Do Is Cry - Wayne Walker
Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent
Say Mama - Gene Vincent
Johnny Be Good - Chuck Berry
Bad Mouthin - Willie B Cox
Dont be Cruel - Elvis
Shopping Around - Elvis
Hard Headed Woman - Elvis
Boom Boom Out Goes The Lights - Little Walter
High School Confidential - Jerry Lee Lewis
Shake Rattle & Roll - Bill Haley
Original songs by Dave Sparkes - Little Dave
Everbody
Wasted Man
Inject Your Soul
How About Tonight - Featured on BBC TV
Just Let Go
Don,t Know Why I love You
Take It As it Comes - Featured On Homes Under The Hammer
Yeah Uhuh - Featured on BBC TV
Straight Back UP
Shoo Shoo Baby
One Day At A Time
We do 2 x 45 Sets
We require access to electrical points and parking for vehicles
We can supply all our own equipment inc PA system
We require details of venue, entrance for band to take equipment, if there is direct access or stairs.
Yes we are able to provide music through PA system between sets, it will be the same genre and we choose the music
Our band s
Lead Vocal, Harp (harmonica) acoustic guitar
Drums
Lead guitar
Double Bass
Every Venue & gig is special and best in its own right, far to many to mention, from small intimate gigs to large festivals they always give us a fantastic reception and we always have a blast
Best Venue Buckingham Palace
Best Gig Car Fest South
The icons
Elvis
Carl Perkins
Little Walter
Gene Vincent
We take the authentic sound of the Legendary Sun Studios Memphis as influence to our music
There are far to many great songs to class one as the greatest song of all time
We are professional experienced musicians, each starting our in our own ways. We have a love and passion for music and life and breath it!
Busking to putting bands together to eventually bringing this band together.
We have played major festivals and clubs all over Europe and UK along with weddings and private parties
Any event is a favorite, getting the audience dancing , tapping their feet , singing along makes it all worthwhile
Seeing people enjoying themselves
Typically we take around 30 mins to set up, we normally arrive hour and half before start time
2 x 45 mins set with a 30 mins break
We can accommodate a full set straight through and different times etc by arrangement
Yes
Clients can request songs in advance and as long as its in a repertoire we can accommodate
We can provide a full list of songs we are able to perform, or set lists we currently work from which we include original songs. We have demo of our CDs we can transfer
We always get excellent feedback, you can see on our Facebook page all comments and reviews
SHAKE n STIR Events
Dave Berry - Teds Suited & Booted
Steve & Dawnie Williams - Retro Festivals
Oz Cahill
There are so many
Retro Festival - Newbury
Car Fest South
Poole Goes Vintage
Shake n Stir Vintage festivals
Vintage Nostalgia Festival
Dublin Blowout
Crazy Diner Italy
Isle Of Wight Rock n Roll Club
South Coast Rockers
Rock n Ribs Festival
The list goes on and on